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GuideHow to export a floor plan to glTF / GLB
glTF (and its single-file cousin GLB) is the standard format for real-time 3D on the web, in AR, and in game engines. If you want an interactive 3D floor plan you can embed on a page or load in an app, exporting to glTF is the way to do it. The route is simple: turn the 2D plan into a 3D model, then export glTF/GLB.
The workflow
- Upload your 2D floor plan (image, PDF, or scan).
- Convert it to a 3D model — the 2D-to-3D step.
- Export glTF or GLB.
- Load it in a web viewer, AR experience, Blender, or a game engine.
glTF or GLB — which do I pick?
- GLB — one self-contained binary file. Easiest to share and load on the web; usually the default choice.
- glTF — a JSON file plus separate assets. Handy when you want to edit textures or geometry independently.
New to the format? Start with what is glTF/GLB.
Export your plan to glTF / GLB
Upload a 2D plan and get a web-ready glTF/GLB model — plus CAD files, renders, and .blend.
Get early access →Where glTF floor plans shine
- Interactive listings — embed a spinnable 3D floor plan on a property page.
- AR — place a model in a real room on a phone.
- Games & real-time — bring geometry into Unreal, Unity, or a web engine.
- Cross-tool — hand off to Blender and back without conversion pain.
Frequently asked questions
Can you turn a floor plan into a glTF model?
Yes. Convert the 2D plan into a 3D model, then export glTF or GLB. The result drops straight into web viewers, AR, and game engines that support the format.
What's the difference between glTF and GLB?
They're the same format in two packagings. glTF can be a JSON file plus separate textures and geometry; GLB bundles everything into a single binary file, which is more convenient to share and load on the web.
Why use glTF for a floor plan model?
glTF is the standard for real-time 3D on the web and in engines — small, fast to load, and widely supported. It's ideal for embedding an interactive 3D floor plan on a listing page or in an app.
Does glTF work in Blender and Unreal?
Yes. Blender imports and exports glTF, and Unreal and most engines support it too, so a glTF export from a floor plan is portable across a 3D pipeline.